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AP Sports WriterAll Aces: Astros get Greinke in trade with DiamondbacksBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) The Houston Astros acquired ace Zack Greinke on Wednesday, adding another All-Star to a formidable rotation that already included Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.The AL West leaders got Greinke in a startling trade...

AP Sports WriterGiants trade reliever Melancon to Braves for 2 pitchersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Mark Melancon had a short time to make a decision to waive his no-trade clause, so he checked with his wife and she gave the green light.The San Francisco Giants traded their former closer...

AP Sports WriterPirates hold on to closer Felipe Vázquez at deadlineBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) A post All-Star game swoon dropped the Pittsburgh Pirates from contention in the NL Central. The freefall, however, wasn't far enough for the team to part with two-time All-Star closer Felipe Vazquez.Pittsburgh opted to...

AP Sports WriterAll Aces: Astros get Greinke in trade with DiamondbacksBy JAKE SEINERNEW YORK (AP) The Houston Astros acquired ace Zack Greinke on Wednesday, adding another All-Star to a formidable rotation that already included Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.The AL West leaders got Greinke in a startling trade...

AP Baseball WriterBrewers boost pitching with Pomeranz, Black from GiantsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Big left-hander Madison Bumgarner is staying put with the San Francisco Giants, who instead determined their bullpen depth provided them the best place to make trades before Wednesday's deadline.Milwaukee acquired left-hander Drew Pomeranz and...

Dodgers add INF Gyorko, LHP Kolarek at trade deadlineLOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers acquired infielder Jedd Gyorko, international cap space and cash from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitchers Tony Cingrani and Jeffrey Abreu at Wednesday's trade deadline.Gyorko is currently on the 60-day injured list, although...

The Latest: Minor still in Texas after trade deadlineBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):5:55 p.m.Mike Minor will make his scheduled start for the Rangers after the trade deadline passed with the All-Star lefty still in Texas.Hunter Pence, the All-Star designated hitter,...

The Latest: Minor still in Texas after trade deadlineBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):5:55 p.m.Mike Minor will make his scheduled start for the Rangers after the trade deadline passed with the All-Star lefty still in Texas.Hunter Pence, the All-Star designated hitter,...

LEADING OFF: Thor throws as deadline nears, Rays vs Red SoxBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:STILL A MET (FOR NOW)Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard (7-5, 4.33) is set to start against the White Sox, and it could be his final appearance with the club....

AP Baseball WriterArms race ahead of MLB trade window shutting WednesdayBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) If Madison Bumgarner, Noah Syndergaard, Trevor Bauer, Mike Minor or Robbie Ray are going to get dealt to contenders desperate for arms, it will happen this week or not at all.Baseball's trade window...

Associated PressRendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ gamesBy GREG SWATEKWASHINGTON (AP) As the entire stadium erupted around him, Anthony Rendon put his head down for another routine trip around the bases.The notoriously even-keeled Rendon hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning,...

AP Sports WriterTatis, Reyes, Hosmer lead homer parade in Padres' 8-1 winBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. drove David Hess' first pitch out of the ballpark and barely had time to put away his batting helmet when Franmil Reyes homered on the second pitch.The back-to-back...